MOVE FREELY AGAIN By Addressing Joint Pain
Physical therapy is a great place to start — and Dr. Adams can help!
This month, you’re probably noticing the smells of barbecue and a lot of red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July holiday. While this holiday
• Improve your range of motion. Dr. Adams can walk you through exercises that will help improve your range of motion, which will help your joints function at their best. • Uncover the source of your pain. There may be something in your work or home environment that’s triggering your joint pain or making it worse. Dr. Adams can identify those factors and help you make a plan to address them. • Increase your muscle strength. The muscles and joints work together to help you move. Strengthening the muscles surrounding your joints can take the stress of your joints and decrease pain. Move freely this summer by booking an appointment with Dr. Adams to uncover the source of your joint pain and get a personalized plan to address it with simple exercises. Just give us a call at 810-620-8042 or visit our website at HorizonPTFlint.com.
weekend is meant to celebrate our freedoms, if you’re experiencing joint issues or arthritis, you may be missing the freedom to move without pain. Many people think arthritis is a condition that afflicts older adults, but the truth is that two-thirds of arthritic joint pain sufferers are between the ages of 20–65! Even if your joint pain hasn’t developed to the point of arthritis, you may still experience tenderness, inflammation and swelling, stiffness, or other symptoms that prevent you from moving freely and exercising. There are many at-home remedies to ease your pain, including self- massage, warm baths with Epsom salts, and light stretching. But for long-term joint health, movement is also essential. However, you may be wondering how to get moving again if you’re in pain or worried about making your condition worse.
Mexican Corn Salad Inspired by JoCooks.com
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Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you. This summer salad celebrates in-season veggies and herbs and comes together quickly.
Ingredients
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1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 cups of fresh corn, cut from 5 cobs
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 red onion, diced
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, diced 1/2 avocado, cubed
1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
Directions
1. In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes or until corn starts to char. 2. Add the corn to a large bowl and let cool for 5 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and stir together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. 3. The salad pairs well with grilled entrees and can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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